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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,356.55, 382,973.31 and 113,123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,356.55, 382,973.31 and 113,123.25 is: 169,657.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,356.55 : 382,973.31 = 113,123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,356.55/382,973.31 = 113,123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,356.55x = 382,973.31 × 113,123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,356.55x = 43,323,185,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,323,185,490.46/255,356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,657.62

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